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Kickresume vs Cake (formerly CakeResume)
Kickresume leads on 0 checks, Cake (formerly CakeResume) on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKickresume · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Cake (formerly CakeResume)
Kickresume scores higher on our rubric for resume builders: 8.6 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #22.
Kickresume is the better fit for job seekers wanting mobile editing and broad features. Cake (formerly CakeResume) is the better fit for all-in-one resume and job-search workflows.
- Kickresume fits best
Job seekers wanting mobile editing and broad features
- Cake (formerly CakeResume) fits best
All-in-one resume and job-search workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Kickresume 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Cake (formerly CakeResume) 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Resume Builders | #22 in Resume Builders |
| Best for | Job seekers wanting mobile editing and broad features | All-in-one resume and job-search workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $8/mo | $20/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Kickresume 5/5 · Cake (formerly CakeResume) 5/5 | ||
| AI writing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| ATS optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cover-letter builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Resume templates | 40 | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Kickresume gives job seekers tools to create resumes and matching cover letters, with options to start from scratch, import a LinkedIn profile or PDF, or build from customizable templates. It also includes a personal website builder and… Read the review → |
Cake, formerly CakeResume, is an online career platform for job seekers who want more than a standalone resume editor. It combines AI-assisted resume writing, ATS-focused checking, cover-letter generation, portfolio publishing, job search,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Kickresume — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited downloads and matching cover-letter templates
- AI writing, ATS checking, and LinkedIn and PDF imports are available
- Resume and cover-letter editing is available on iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- Free plan has 4 basic resume templates
- AI Writer and ATS Resume Checker require Premium
- Premium monthly pricing is higher than quarterly or yearly billing
Cake (formerly CakeResume) — where it wins
- AI writing, ATS checking, and cover-letter generation in one workflow
- 50+ templates with drag-and-drop editing, PDF export, and shareable links
- Free plan plus web and iOS access for flexible job searching
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to one resume and 60 AI credits monthly
- Premium pricing and included features vary by billing period
- Its broad career platform may be more than users seeking only a basic resume
- Kickresume8.6/10 · Free plan
A mobile-friendly resume builder with a useful free plan and paid AI tools.
Visit KickresumeFull verdict → - Cake (formerly CakeResume)7.3/10 · Free plan
A broad resume and job-search workspace with useful AI, ATS tools, and a free starting point.
Visit CakeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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